Hmmm nobody likes the Filstar Xp's? I have two XP3's on my 90 gallon tank and really like them. I used to use Magnum's and Fluvals but I had major leaking problems with the last two Fluvals I owned so I switched to the XP's and they work great.
which canister filter would you recomend
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I have had no problems with my Fluvals and I am very happy with their flow and minimal noise level. I have never tried an Eheim but have heard only good things. Wish Petsmart would stock these so I could try them out more easily...
I know that Eheim is more expensive, but not outrageously more money. Granted, the "upper" models with all of the options are more, but my Eheim 2217 was only $110. That is definitely in the same ball park as the others. And, I love it... I have had no regrets in purchasing it.
djblac said:
nothing really, other than the fact that they are Chinese knock-offs and have reportedly had some quality problems. Jebo's definitely have maximum bang for the buck ...
In my own experience, Rena Filstar performs very well over time and has a very good cost vs performance ratio.
If you're looking for the absolute best filtration though with cost as no object, there's no substitute for a Pentair modular system.
melonie said:
do you have one? I have been looking at them in the Big Al's catalogue (from the physical store, not the site). I was wondering how they work. They seem to have a high flow rate, but I'd like to know how they filter.
